Events

Upcoming Events

Dancing with the Docs!

On Saturday, April 7, 2018, The Ottawa Blood Disease Centre’s physicians will¬†once again take the stage in the fourth annual Dancing with the Docs fundraising gala! This year our brave hematologist Dr. Jill Fulcher will¬†compete for the coveted Medicine Ball award.¬†Funds raised will¬†support The Ottawa Hospital’s priority projects including support for patients undergoing cancer treatment.¬† Last year’s sold-out show was a smashing success. Show your support by sponsoring the event, voting for a doc, or most fun of all, ¬†attending the event in person! Find out more here!

Run for a Reason!

On May 26-27, 2018, many of our staff will again hit the streets of Ottawa to participate in The Ottawa Hospital’s annual Run for a Reason. Each year we¬†raise thousands of dollars to¬†support¬†patient care and research at¬†The Ottawa Hospital. Join the team or donate to our cause!¬† Visit the Ottawa Blood Disease Centre Runners fundraising page!

Past Events

5 Year Anniversary

Spring 2017 marked 5 years from when the¬†OBDC opened its doors at its new location at the General campus. Prior to that time, Ottawa Hospital hematologists were spread among 9 locations in 6 buildings on 2 campuses. The establishment of the OBDC marked the culmination of significant visioning, planning and coordination efforts, as well as the birth of a new era for Hematology in Ottawa. Over the last 5 years, the OBDC has continued its growth to become a world-renowned centre for care, research and training in blood disease, and our amalgamation under one roof has fostered our collaboration and collegiality. We celebrated this momentous achievement with a day of patient-focused public educational sessions, trainee presentations and research competitions, staff appreciation events, and a festive wine and cheese reception. ¬†Onwards and upwards!

Dancing with the Docs!

On Saturday, April 8, 2017, The Ottawa Blood Disease Centre’s physicians¬†once again strutted¬†their stuff in the third¬†annual Dancing with the Docs fundraiser! ¬†Funds raised support The Ottawa Hospital’s priority projects including support for patients undergoing cancer treatment.¬† Last year’s sold-out show was a smashing success. Read all about it in the Ottawa Citizen!

¬†World Thrombosis Day Education Session

On October 13, 2016,¬†The Ottawa Blood Disease Centre joined hundreds of organizations around the world to provide education and information about blood clots. Thank you to the many patients and family members who joined us to learn more about thrombosis research in action!

On May 28-29, 2016, many of our staff once again participated in The Ottawa Hospital’s annual Run for a Reason. We¬†raised thousands of dollars to¬†support our vision of establishing a Research Chair¬†in Advanced Stem Cell Therapies. It’s not too late to donate to the cause!¬†Visit the Ottawa Blood Disease Centre Runners fundraising page at¬†http://my.ohfoundation-fondationho.ca/OBDCrunners

Dancing with the Docs!

On Saturday, April 2, 2016, The Ottawa Hospital‚Äôs Department of Medicine hosted the second annual Dancing with the Docs fundraiser in support of the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and a Research Chair¬†in Advanced Stem Cell Therapies.

The sold-out show was a smashing success. Read all about it in the Ottawa Citizen!

On May 30, 2015, 600+ supporters of the Ottawa Hospital enjoyed an exhilarating dance competition between 9 brave Department of Medicine doctors! Our own hematologist Dr. Carol Gonsalveswon the coveted Medicine Ball Award for her spectacular performance. ¬†Check out highlights from the event!

Breaking the Blood Barrier: An Information Session for Patients Living with Blood Disease

On May 1, 2014, The Ottawa Blood Disease Centre hosted a free education event for patients living with blood disorders. The event was very well attended and received,¬†with participants encouraging us to host similar sessions in the future.